US approves arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion

The US State Department has approved massive new series of military sales to Israel totaling more than $6.5 billion in three separate contracts and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion, the Pentagon says.

According to a statement by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the approvals for Israel include the sale of AH-64E Apache twin-turboshaft attack helicopters along with associated equipment, which is valued at around $3.8 billion. The main contractors for the deal would be Boeing and Lockheed Martin military and aerospace manufacturers.

In addition, the department has authorized a potential sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles along with related equipment, which is estimated to be worth approximately $1.98 billion. AM General LLC would be the principal contractor, it said.

“The proposed sale will improve Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing the mobility of its ground forces during operations,” the agency said.

The State Department also cleared a potential sale of power packs for Namer Armored Personnel Carriers, excluding transmissions. This deal includes integrated logistics support and associated equipment, with an estimated worth of $740 million. The main contractor for this project would be Rolls-Royce Solutions America.

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Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, lambasted the Trump administration for rushing to announce the deals for Israel in a way that would “disregard Congressional oversight and years of standing practice.”

He said in a statement that “the Trump Administration has blatantly ignored long-standing Congressional prerogatives while also refusing to engage Congress on critical questions about the next steps in Gaza and broader US-Israel policy.”

Arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Separately, the Saudi sale is for 730 Patriot missiles and related equipment that “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Major non-NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the [Persian] Gulf region,” the department asserted.

“This enhanced capability will protect land forces of Saudi Arabia, the United States, and local allies and will significantly improve Saudi Arabia’s contribution” to the integrated air and missile system in the region, it said.

It was announced after Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with top Trump administration officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The report comes amid increasing regional tensions, as Israel remains on high alert due to US threats of an impending attack on Iran, alongside concerns that the Islamic Republic will deliver a regret-inducing response to any aggression.

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US military assistance to Israel is formalized under a long-term agreement, providing $3.8 billion annually for military funding. This mechanism allows Israel to purchase US-made military hardware.

Since late 2023, both congressional records and outside assessments have revealed that the authorized military aid and sales packages are worth tens of billions of dollars, including various types of equipment and munitions.

The policy has been upheld by the current administration in the United States. In 2025, officials informed Congress about possible arms sales that could amount to almost $7 billion, which includes sophisticated attack helicopters and armored vehicles, after evaluating the transfers that were awaiting approval.

As the primary beneficiary of American foreign assistance, Israel has leveraged this financial support to engage in aggressive military actions across the West Asia region, obtaining sophisticated technologies like F-35 fighter jets and precision-guided weapons.

Since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza, which has received significant backing from US taxpayers, over 71,500 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli regime, with more than 171,000 others suffering injuries, primarily affecting women and children.

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